Atty. Robert H. Johnson
Robert H. Johnson helped found the firm in 1981 after a distinguished career that began in a Wall Street litigation firm.
Defense Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Sacramento, CA · 59+ Years Experience
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About Robert H. Johnson at a Glance
Robert H. Johnson is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Johnson Schachter & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (Inactive) (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of New (1969), California (1971), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1967) and University of Redlands (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert H. Johnson
- Robert H. Johnson helped found the firm in 1981 after a distinguished career that began in a Wall Street litigation firm
- Before reentering private practice in Sacramento, he served with the U.S
- Justice Department as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division and as an Assistant U.S
- Attorney, and was the Administrative Assistant to the Majority Leader of the California State Assembly
- Bob has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell for many years
- He is also a member of Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court and a Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Bob focuses on employment law, errors and omissions defense, public-entity defense, products liability, and complex business litigation
- In addition to his practice in California, he has tried cases or appeared before the U.S
- District Courts for the Middle District of Alabama, the District of Nevada, the District of Kansas, the Central District of California, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Bob has served as a pro-tem settlement conference judge in Sacramento and Placer counties, a judicial arbitrator, and a private mediator
- He has been an adjunct professor at McGeorge Law School, has written and lectured on practice management and client service for the Practicing Law Institute, and has been active in community service and several presidental campaigns
Practice Areas Explained
Robert H. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sacramento.
Wrongful Termination in Sacramento
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Personal Injury in Sacramento
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Sacramento
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment Law in Sacramento
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert H. Johnson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Sacramento
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert H. Johnson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sacramento
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sacramento Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sacramento-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sacramento Choose Robert H. Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert H. Johnson's practice in the field of wrongful termination, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert H. Johnson brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York (Inactive), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of New, and California, Robert H. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, personal injury, and criminal defense, Robert H. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sacramento
A Sacramento-based practice means Robert H. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert H. Johnson Handles in Sacramento
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert H. Johnson has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Robert H. Johnson directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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